Darly Cottage
Top rated by guests

9.3Outstanding
(51 Ratings)
"This was our second visit to Darly Cottage and a year on it doesn't disappoint. Gorgeous house with lovely rooms. Well equipped, a fabulous welcome hamper and perfect location."
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8 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths
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Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
Darly Cottage is located in Bourton on the Water, just 19 miles from Cotswold Water Park and 24 miles from Walton Hall. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Gym
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Outdoor Cooking
Contactless check-in/out
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.3Outstanding
(51 Ratings)
"This was our second visit to Darly Cottage and a year on it doesn't disappoint. Gorgeous house with lovely rooms. Well equipped, a fabulous welcome hamper and perfect location."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second visit to Darly Cottage and a year on it doesn't disappoint. Gorgeous house with lovely rooms. Well equipped, a fabulous welcome hamper and perfect location.
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10.0 / 10.0
Great cottage, great location, we had a few questions before arriving and the responses were quick and clear. We were also left a beautiful check in hamper which was a lovely touch. We would highly recommend
I think the they main bathroom could do with a free standing shower as the over the bath shower wasn’t the best in my opinion.
The cottage has lots of stairs meaning it’s not the most disability friendly property and for anyone who may struggle with stairs probably isn’t the best option.
8.0 / 10.0
Loved the location and the traditional Cotswold house.
Felt the property needed abit of attention, back door off the conservatory didn’t open, mats down stairs were filthy, paintwork needed a freshen up.
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage was warm and welcoming on arrival, there was a lovely welcome hamper of local products . It was beautifully furnished and also the towels and bed linen were beautiful and great quality. It was also a perfect location on the footpath to the village
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10.0 / 10.0
Size. The property had ample room to cook, eat, sleep, and relax. We loved sitting in the garden playing cards for a while enjoying a Pimms.
9.0 / 10.0
The location is excellent, in a quiet area but just a few minutes walk from the village centre. The instructions from the team were clear.
The cottage itself is charming, and the front garden bigger than we had anticipated and lovely for tea. We liked the complimentary local food to nibble on, always a nice attention and good when you might not have had time to shop before getting there.
As many old houses, the ceilings can be low and visitors above 180 cm will have to watch their heads. Some well-placed head protection cushions on door frames or ceilings would be welcome.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house to accommodate the 8 of us. It is in a great location with a 10 minute walk to Bourton. It was perfect for our family holiday.
10.0 / 10.0
Very good location and dog friendly
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10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful comfortable cottage
9.0 / 10.0
The house was very picturesque and a great location
The pillows but I’m quite fussy. A clothes dryer especially for winter months would be good
9.0 / 10.0
Very cosy cottage with great parking walking distance to busy Bourton-on-the-water. Comfortable beds and loved making a fire! The welcome hamper was also excellent.
A little tired in places, but that's understandable for an old cottage that is also a rental
9.0 / 10.0
The accommodation was excellent! The beds were super comfy and the house was really well equipped. The garden furniture and recliners were a bonus as the weather was glorious and we could sit out late into the evening. The location was perfect, just a 5min walk along a leafy lane to the the village.
The smell in the en-suite coming from the shower was bad, although we soon realised if we turned the shower on for a few minutes each evening it would prevent the drains drying up and the sewer smell returning. Also the 3 chopping boards in the kitchen were past their best and needed replacing
9.0 / 10.0
Walkable distance from Nearby attractions and pleasant stay with family
Nothing in particular
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely setting and easy parking off road. plenty of seating in the garden and secluded.
Beds were lovely and comfortable.
Easy walking distance to Bourton
Some of the fittings in the house need sorting. Like the light switch in the en suite , letterbox on front door etc...
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, lovely house, we made use of the bbq in the back patio area which was great.
9.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Darly Cottage which is a lovely three storey Cotswold stone property just ten minutes safe walk from the centre of Bourton and has parking for three cars.
The house is very nicely presented with four lovely bedrooms, a good kitchen and spacious dining area. It has two really nice sitting rooms, although both are smallish so not easy for a large party to all sit together.
If you are there in the summer there is an enclosed garden and also a rear courtyard for sitting out etc
It is a traditional old house, and we were staying at the end of winter, but the top floor rooms were quite cold and at times the hot water seemed to be a bit limited.
Also the dining area is very nice in an extension to the kitchen but we couldn't detect any heating in there, although to be fair this didn't stop us using the room.
10.0 / 10.0
Cottage was amazing. Very high end cottage in great location.
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10.0 / 10.0
lovely property good location very clean
9.0 / 10.0
The cottage is in an amazing location and just a short walk to local restaurants and cafes and the town centre, bourton on the water. We stayed for 3 nights and wish we stayed longer! Gemma was most helpful as a host when we stupidly locked ourselves out one evening and quickly resolved the problem for us. We had a beautiful welcome hamper on arrival which was also greatly appreciated!
The open fire makes a great cosy evening in if you don’t fancy going out too and the cottage has everything you need to live comfortably during your stay. We can’t wait to return!
To be very picky… the cottage could do with a little bit of maintenance but nothing major. The bathroom door handle in the en suite was wobbly which was only a problem as my elderly grandparents were staying in there. The light also had to stay on in that bathroom as it was temper-mental in switching on and off.
I will add that we took a chance in bringing my 3 elderly grandparents, knowing the cottage wasn’t accessible so this was our own fault. It does seem a shame that the 2nd living area isn’t a downstairs bedroom and under the stairs a downstairs loo as this would have been PERFECT for our family.
Similarly, the handle on the top floor double bedroom window was off which didn’t make the window most secure.
Other than that an absolutely beautiful cottage and we can’t wait to return!
7.0 / 10.0
Location and size
Small beds
8.0 / 10.0
Great location - easy walk down path into town
Beautifully decorated period house with lots of chsrm
An extra bathroom or toilet at least. Two toilets not enough for 8 prople
9.0 / 10.0
very cozy. nice location.
Temperture control in the main bathtub was bit tough.
7.0 / 10.0
The property is in a good location with an enclosed area making it safe for young children. The hosts had kindly left out a hamper of drinks and treats which was very kind of them.
It would have been great if there was the option to be flexible with dates and change the non-refundable option on this property. My family had travelled from South Africa to be with us and unfortunately tested positive days before we were due to come. They stayed away to isolate but it was frustrating that we couldn’t enjoy our stay with them as we haven’t seen them for 2+ years. Please consider this to help others in the future.
When we arrived, it was 32 degrees and very hot overnight. It would have been great if some fans were supplied to cool the bedrooms down.
10.0 / 10.0
An absolute brilliant stay, keys from lock box were easy to get to, the welcome pack was a truly lovely touch. A very clean, warm and very tidy house, with plenty of room for all. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property in fact we have made up our minds to return in the future.
I wish I could think of three sentences, however I would change anything and cannot fault the house.
9.0 / 10.0
check that toilet seat and shower heads work. few more tea towels/ towels would have been nice as we were staying for 3 nights. Hard to find critique as was lovely. My husband and I had to leave early as my mother was rushed into hospital but our friends had a wonderful stay - great thanks to the host
10.0 / 10.0
we loved the location of the property
not too much to be honest. showers were slow and plumbing not brilliant but it’s a very old lovely cottage so you can’t expect much more. I probably would get rid of the carpet in the main sitting room. a wooden floor would feel so much cleaner under foot.
10.0 / 10.0
the Darly cottage is absolutely flawless!! we loved it! the place was immaculate clean, super charming and cozy. The decoration is beautiful, the beds were very comfortable (had the best night of sleep since ages haha), we wished we could live there haha. we had a great time, and definitely recommend it to everyone.
just the tap water on the sinks. its either freezing cold or burning hot.
10.0 / 10.0
A beautiful house, lovely & clean, lovely welcome hamper, great Location & good parking.
There is nothing negative to say.
10.0 / 10.0
Short walk into village and facilities. A lot of welcoming touches made it extra special. Great for a get together with friends.
9.0 / 10.0
Bathroom requires blinds or frosted glass for privacy
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this house has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Darly Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Darly Cottage pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Darly Cottage?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and gym.
